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# Proverbs 12

[1](#verse-1) Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

[2](#verse-2) A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.

[3](#verse-3) A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.

[4](#verse-4) A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.

[5](#verse-5) The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

[6](#verse-6) The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

[7](#verse-7) The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.

[8](#verse-8) A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

[9](#verse-9) Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

[10](#verse-10) A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

[11](#verse-11) He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

[12](#verse-12) The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

[13](#verse-13) An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

[14](#verse-14) A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.

[15](#verse-15) The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

[16](#verse-16) A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

[17](#verse-17) He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.

[18](#verse-18) There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

[19](#verse-19) Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

[20](#verse-20) Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

[21](#verse-21) No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

[22](#verse-22) Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

[23](#verse-23) A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

[24](#verse-24) The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

[25](#verse-25) Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.

[26](#verse-26) A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

[27](#verse-27) The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.

[28](#verse-28) In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.

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